Displaying an unconventional shape inspired by the Australian coastline, the Rest Residence in Victoria, Australia was created by Tim Spicer Architects in collaboration with Col Bandy Architects. Both the architects and the owners-an active retiring couple-share a love for sailing and this imposing residence reflects their passion. You could have noticed the project’s butterfly roof, which resembles a boat’s hull. The unusual inclined walls also come with a functional purpose: that of protecting the garden from southerly winds. All interiors exude a feeling of space and neatness and the layout was imagined as follows: “The very first floor includes a big kitchen, dining and living location and, at its easterly end, spills onto an entertaining terrace and garden at the rear of the block. At the west end of the home, the living area opens up onto a big cantilevered deck, enclosed by stainless-steel mesh, which provides a protected vantage point overlooking the valley beneath“. The bottom level contains two guest bedrooms, wet regions and a lock-up garage. Concrete, glass, corten and galvanized steel have been the main supplies employed, adapting the design to its harsh coastal place.